Us certainly getting into the 70s by later today. In fact i think were going to have a string of 80 plus degree days here but not today. I think were holding in the 70s. Upper 70s, it will feel nice. By the way the humidity still in check so just like the comfortable with plenty of sunshine and just a few fair weather clouds, but we have changes on the way the next few days and im already tracking the next rain chance. Its been a while. Is your lawn nice and dry . Mine is terrible. I bet. Were talking about quiet weather and certainly through the start. I have to tell you this week weatherwise, i think were going to be in pretty good shape for at least the morning commute. Were in good shape now. The only trouble spot is construction on i275 in Pinellas County, the inside lane is blocked. This is southbound around 31st street south. Not causing much of a problem, its still early, traffic light but just remember to slow down and move over. You may also run into construction on 275 in Hi
Security team was intended to show that defeating isil remains among the president s top priorities. Afterwards, obama talked tough, but took no questions. As we squeeze its heart, well make it harder for isil to pump its terror and propaganda to the rest of the world. President obama offered a promise to pursue his current strategy with more vigor. These actions, including more fire power and special Operations Forces are underway. Reporter thats very similar to what he said this summer. Were intensifying our strikes in syria. Well continue to target their oil and gas facilities. Reporter this is now. We are unleashed a new wave of strikes on their lifeline, their oil infrastructure. Destroying hundreds of tanks, wells, and trucks. This will not be quick. This is a longterm campaign. Reporter and he has the same message now. We recognize that progress needs to keep coming faster. Reporter the president pointed to the ongoing iraqi offensive to retake ramadi as evidence that isil is sl
White house as to what of going on with say this report. Youre not aware of what took place there . So in terms of the ig report, i have no idea what, if anything, was reported to the white house. The visit that i had with mr. Wuerffel was to give his 30day report to the president. Again, what your activity was reported to wuerffel where you were in the investigation and compiling for congress, you werent aware of it being transmitted beyond him . No. Okay. Thank you. We now go to the gentlelady from new york. Miss maloney. Thank you. I regret i was not able to join you last night for the hearing. We had a Financial Services committee or rather a bill on the floor that i had been working on and we were in debate on the floor. I just wanted to make a brief statement about the hearing that we had last night on the overall irs and this whole irs mess seems to flow directly from confusion over just how the irs should enforce a law that was passed by this congress that gives tax exempt stat
I yield back. Yes, sir. I just want to note for the record i find it supreme irony that the chairman of this committee would unilaterally side [inaudible] that an american citizen has waived her fifth amendment rights while actually exercising his fifth amendment right not to answer your question to be asked of the minority of this committee. Thank you very much. [captioning performed by national captioning institute] [captions Copyright National cable satellite corp. 2014] the house debated a resolution to hold lois lerner in contempt of congress. Chairman, mr. Speaker. Its probably nothing more sacred to americans, nothing than portant to protect the Democratic Electoral process which has made this by far the greatest country in the world, getting everyone an pportunity to participate. Were here today to hold lois lerner in contempt. Its been stated she didnt have her rights recognized. She has the right to take the fifth. Shes done that. Under the constitution. May ught her in twice
Ms. Lerner, on saturday, our committees general counsel sent an email to your attorney saying, i understand that ms. Lerner is willing to testify and she is requesting a one week delay in talking to the chairman excuse me. In talking to the chairman, wanted to make sure that was right. Your lawyer in response to that question gave a oneword email response. Yes. Are you still seeking a oneweek delay in order to testify . On the advice of my counsel i respectfully exercise my fifth amendment right and decline to answer that question. Ladies and gentlemen, seeking the truth is the obligation of this committee. I can see no point in going further. I have no expectation that ms. Lerner will cooperate with this committee and therefore we shall mr. Chairman, i have a statement. I have a procedural question, mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, i have a procedural question. Mr. Chairman, you cannot run a Committee Like this. You just cannot do this. This is we are better than that as a country, were be